How To Fix HRCCE00PAY031 - Wage type &1 is not a deduction wage type; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCCE00PAY - Payroll for Concurrent Employment

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Wage type &1 is not a deduction wage type; check Customizing

What causes this issue?

The wage type for an external bank transfer must be a deduction wage
type. For wage type &V1&, the external bank transfer is not a deduction
wage type.

System Response

The bank tranfer for wage type &V1& is not processed.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing for wage type &V1& in view V_T511 <LS>(Wage type
characteristics)</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCCE00PAY031 - Wage type &1 is not a deduction wage type; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRCCE00PAY031 indicates that a specific wage type (denoted as &1) is not recognized as a deduction wage type in the system. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system expects a deduction wage type but finds that the specified wage type does not meet the criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type in question is not configured as a deduction wage type in the SAP system. This could be due to incorrect settings in the wage type configuration.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may be incorrectly set up to expect a deduction wage type where it should not, or it may not be properly linked to the wage type.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for payroll may not have been properly defined, leading to the system not recognizing the wage type as a deduction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and access the view for wage types (e.g., V_T512W).
  Verify the configuration of the wage type in question. Ensure that it is marked as a deduction wage type if it is supposed to be one.
  If it is not set as a deduction wage type, you may need to adjust the settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used to ensure that it is correctly configured to handle the wage type.
  Use transaction code PE01 to review the payroll schema and ensure that the wage type is correctly included in the calculation logic.
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the payroll customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Go to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll for [Country] > Wage Types > Define Wage Types and ensure that the wage type is correctly defined as a deduction wage type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Characteristics: Each wage type in SAP has specific characteristics that define its behavior in payroll processing. Understanding these characteristics is crucial for troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.